Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM vs Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF
Both are Canon RF prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM if
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.17× vs 0.07× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, everyday carry
Pick the Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF if
- You need 2½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
12 differences| Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM | Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Laowa
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.2
2½ stops faster
|
| Weight |
120 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
24.7 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
69.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.23 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
larger
|
0.07×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
13
more blades
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 6 groups
|
13 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2023
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 28mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
A tiny pancake wide prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with a stepping motor.
Pros
- Pancake size (120 g)
- STM focusing
- Wide 28mm view
Cons
- f/2.8
- No IS
- Relies on digital correction
Our notes